J.A Happ?

[beckmt]

According to Mlbtraderumors the Twins have reached an argeement with J.A. Happ.  I feel we need someone better, but need to see the terms before commenting. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

That's fine, I guess. He's a decent enough pitcher but I'm certainly not falling out of my chair with excitement.

[twins_89]

Hopefully this is just a depth signing and there is a follow-up move that actually improves the rotation.

[tony&rodney]

Bauer on his way?

[jud6312]

Where's the parade route? I'd like to get my spot reserved now to avoid the rush.

[stringer bell]

OK. The front office has done great (regular season results) so I guess I’ll give them the benefit of a doubt, but so far they have not been imaginative or aggressive and they have lost much more than they have brought in during free agency. I’d consider Happ a third tier starting pitching free agent signing.

[labcrazy]

Tells me that Odo is not coming back. 

[notoriousgod71]

Poor man's Rich Hill

[Rigby]

Last year Bailey and Hill. This year Happ. Believe I'm beginning to see a pattern here......

[h2oface]

Tell me again about all the pitchers this FO is/will be developing? 

How they will be so awesome, and be like Cleveland keeps bringing up every year....

I didn't make this up, right?

I actually read about it right here on TD! Right?

[Battle ur tail off]

I like the signing as a depth/4th 5th starter type. 

 

He IMO is better than Rich Hill and Homer Bailey or at least what they were last year. 

 

This said, I think this team is still light years behind other contenders as it pertains to building a roster for this upcoming season. I doubt they are done, but if so, our bullpen likely kills us this year. 

 

And I would LOVE to see a high upside type starter traded for.